Carlos Rodón is set to take the mound for the New York Yankees in the opening game of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. After a challenging season, Rodón finished with a 16-9 record and a 3.96 ERA over 172 innings.

Despite a rocky start to the season due to injuries, he showed resilience in his second year with the Yankees. However, he faced setbacks in the AL Division Series, where he struggled against the Kansas City Royals.